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In a few minutes, beleagured beat writer Bob Asmussen will begin another late-night chat from Houston. Ask him what lineup changes Ron Zook has planned and what he (Bob, not Ron) shot during today's round of golf. Submit questions by clicking here.

The Illini have a – no pun intended – fighting chance tonight because the Bears haven't exactly resembled 2002 UConn on the road. They've dropped their only two true road games (plus the neutral-site game against Texas Tech). It'll take Illinois' best effort of the season to get it done. (News-Gazette prediction record: 8-3).

It would appear Jereme Richmond has locked down a starting spot, at least for the time being. The freshman has 19 rebounds in his past two games. "He's making plays, but he's not finishing them," Bruce Weber said. "Hopefully that will come sooner rather than later." .